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Although he asked me to greet them, his arm was wrapped tightly around
me. I had no choice but to turn my head and awkwardly say, “Hello,
Wentworth, Dr. Norman…”
“Hello, Mrs. Mendez,” Dr. Wentworth smiled warmly. “Since Mrs. Mendez is
feeling a bit chilly, Mr. Mendez, why don’t we head upstairs and grab some
food? This hotpot has the most authentic taste in the city.”
Liam lowered his head and asked me, “Hungry?”
I shook my head, my eyes fixed on the street ahead of us.
“Well, then let’s go,” Liam said with a smile. “It’s perfect timing, I haven’t hung
out with Dr. Wentworth in a while.”
The hotpot joint was conveniently located right next to the mall, and there
was a back entrance that led directly to the restaurant.
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The restaurant looked like it was brand new, with its sleek and modern decor.
It was clear that a lot of effort had gone into making the space look as
inviting and stylish as possible.
Despite the fact that it was only a little after eleven o’clock, the place was
already packed with people. It was obvious that the food here was top–notch
and that word had already spread.
Liam, ever the gentleman, pulled out my chair for me and I took a seat
directly across from Chris.
We hadn’t had a chance to speak all day, but just as Chris was about to say
something, Liam spoke up.
“Last time, Dr. Norman mentioned that my wife has partial deafness in her left
ear. We went to get it checked out again and luckily, we caught it in time. It
turns out to be functional hearing loss,” Liam said, interrupting the
conversation.
Chris‘ attention was drawn to Liam’s words, and Dr. Wentworth was quick to
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“I’ve heard about this as well. While there’s no known cure for functional
hearing loss, with the right emotional support and some treatment, there’s a
good chance that Mrs. Mendez could recover on her own,” Dr. Wentworth
said, nodding his head reassuringly.
Liam nodded his head solemnly. “There have been some issues in my family
lately, and my work has been keeping me busy. I’ve neglected my wife,” he
admitted, squeezing my hand tightly. Then, he turned to Chris with a small
smile. “But it’s truly heartwarming to see how much Dr. Norman cares about
my wife’s well–being.”
Before Chris could reply, Dr. Wentworth stood up from his seat with a grin.
“Well, it’s not every day that Mr. Mendez praises Dr. Norman. Why don’t you
come over here and join us, Dr. Norman? It’s not easy to communicate
properly from across the table,” he suggested.
Dr. Wentworth gave Chris a friendly pat on the shoulder and said, “Mr. Mendez
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is our hospital’s board member. Don’t let my title as the dean fool you – he’s
the real boss behind the scenes.” Chris obediently got up and switched seats
with Dr. Wentworth.
Liam chuckled and said, “Dr. Wentworth may sound like he’s speaking
gibberish, but let me tell you, Dr. Norman is a top–notch professional. I know
what I’m talking about – I have a keen eye for talent and I really appreciate
him.” Although Liam said “appreciate” with a smile, his demeanor, and tone
were dripping with unmasked arrogance.
It was clear to everyone that Liam’s true intentions were not concealed,
starting from when he hinted at Dr. Wentworth to switch seats.
Chris adjusted his glasses and spoke up, “Mr. Mendez, you have impressive
achievements as well. I know you are passionate about charity work and
have even established a dedicated foundation. It’s truly a wise move.”
The use of “wise” in Chris‘ statement had a slightly sarcastic undertone to it.
Sure enough, Liam raised an eyebrow in response. But before he could say
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anything, Dr. Wentworth couldn’t contain himself any longer. “Dr. Norman has
spent a long time abroad, and his English has deteriorated quite a bit. He
often speaks in a way that’s hard to understand. What he meant to say was
‘wisdom.‘ Mr. Mendez is a young, talented, and kind–hearted man, and he
possesses great wisdom.”
Chris simply smiled.
Dr. Wentworth’s interruption seemed to have calmed Liam down, who now
wore a gentle and magnanimous expression. “I know that people with talent
tend to have a temper. If I said anything offensive earlier, I apologize, Dr.
Norman. I’m willing to make friends.”
Dr. Wentworth chuckled, “Mr. Mendez is indeed magnanimous. Chris, why
don’t you offer him a cup of tea instead of alcohol?”
Chris smiled but didn’t pick up his cup. He said, “Thank you, Mr. Mendez, for
your recognition. I am honored. If you ever feel unwell in the future, I will do
my best to help.”
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Chris, being an oncologist, usually only gets called upon for serious illnesses.
Dr. Wentworth immediately became anxious and started gesturing at Chris,
urging him to stop talking: “Dr. Norman!”
Liam, on the other hand, only curved his lips into a smile and reached out to
wrap his arm around my shoulder. He leaned in and asked softly, “Feeling
tired?”
I was indeed feeling a bit tired.
These past few days, I haven’t been eating much and my sleep has been
restless, and on top of that, I’m already dealing with an illness. Being out
today and listening to their boring conversation has made me feel even
more tired.
“Sorry for talking about such dull topics,” Liam said, kissing my forehead
gently. “Let’s grab something to eat and head back.”
Dr. Wentworth then cleverly shifted the conversation to gossip and even
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talked about celebrity news.
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I still didn’t want to join in, but Liam kept offering me food. I didn’t have much
of an appetite, but I felt obliged to eat in front of Dr. Wentworth and Chris.
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After over an hour of eating, I was extremely tired and got up to go to the
restroom. I splashed cold water on my face and looked into the bright mirror.
My complexion was absolutely terrible.
I was lost in thought when my phone suddenly rang. It was a message from
“Krys” on a social media app.
I opened the chat box, and the message was from “Krys” on a social media
app.
“You look terrible, are you feeling unwell? Can you really not hear anything
with
our ears?” the message read.
I didn’t reply and was about to leave when my phone vibrated again. It was
“Krys” again: “Are you angry with me?”
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I had no choice but to reply: “No.”
He fell silent again.
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With a quick glance at my phone, I realized that my previous response could
have been interpreted as me being angry. So, I thought for a moment and
sent a Christmas emoji to show that I really wasn’t upset.
After putting away my phone, I opened the door to leave the bathroom.
Suddenly, a figure came rushing towards me and before I could react, he
had already scooped me up in his arms.
The pungent smell of liquor and sweat overwhelmed me, and in an instant,
my mind went blank.
All I cld sense was that terrible odor.
The pungent smell of liquor and sweat…
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The earthy smell of dirt, the stench of garbage…
Thomas…
The gardener…
Where am I? What is this place?
My memories of what happened next are completely hazy.
I just remember screaming and crying.
I have no memory of what exactly happened next.
All I recall is the feeling of someone holding my shoulder and saying, “Calm
down, it was just an accident. He’s drunk…”
The voice was so gentle.
I strained my eyes to see who it was, the voice felt familiar. It was a young
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man wearing glasses. But my mind was like a blank slate, and I couldn’t recall
his name.
The voices around me sounded like echoes from another world, some
screaming and some talking. I felt like I was in a daze, disconnected from
everything.
“Come on,” his voice was buzzing and unreal, “let me help you sit down for a
moment…”
As he spoke, he took hold of my hand.
But just then, a strong force wrapped around my waist and before I knew it, I
was pulled forcefully into someone’s embrace.
At that moment, I completely lost control and began screaming and
thrashing, feeling like I was trapped in the coils of a giant snake.
I was overcome with a sense of fear and humiliation, and in a desperate
attempt to break free, I saw a patch of skin near my mouth and instinctively
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bit down with all my might.
